Rockets' Troy Williams: Likely in line for starting role Saturday

Williams is expected to start at small forward in Saturday's game against the Kings, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Williams moved back to the bench during Friday's loss to the Pistons with Ryan Anderson (ankle) returning to action, but with regular starting small forward Trevor Ariza sitting out Sunday's game for rest along with key reserves Eric Gordon and Nene Hilario, the undrafted rookie is the top candidate to move up to the top unit. While Williams figures to be on tap for a 30-plus-minute role due to the extensive absences, he may not see many touches on the offensive end with higher-usage rotation mainstays like James Harden, Anderson, Lou Williams and Patrick Beverley still suiting up for the contest.